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Reverend Quality and Custom Pickups: One Easy Decision!





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Influenced by the classics and enthused by innovation, the Decision P Bass from Reverend is an elegant workhorse packed with dynamic tones and quality features, all at a great price. A solid korina body resonates with a thick, rich low-end tone complemented by a lightweight feel ready for all-night gigs or studio sessions. True to form, the beautifully designed Decision P offers decisions: a P-Blade pickup, a Jazz Bomb pickup, or both at once. Paired with a noteworthy pickup pan control, Reverend’s takes on J and P classics pack enough tones to set any bassist up for success. And at every turn, high-end appointments support the Decision P’s tonal prowess. There’s a high-mass bridge for clarity and sustain, a dual-contact Pure Tone jack, and aircraft-grade aluminum Hipshot Ultralite tuners for rock-solid stability and no neck dive. Take it from Sweetwater bassists, lay your fingers or pick on the Decision P, and the only decision left will be choosing a case for this trophy of a bass!





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P/J versatility ? Reverend style!





At Reverend, pickups are custom crafted to ensure a good match. The Decision P’s familiar P/J pickup combo was refined in-house for cleaner output and an arsenal of tones ready to bite, thump, growl, chug, and slap. The Jazz Bomb in the bridge position packs hefty midrange with a beefy attack and a warm growl that stands out in any mix. Conversely, the P-Blade in the neck delivers beloved P Bass personality with a twist. Sweetwater P Bass aficionados were puzzled by the P-Blade’s distinctive tone until they clocked the difference: this P-Blade flips the normal blade positions. The high-string blade falls toward the neck, and the low blade is closer to the bridge. The result is tighter lows and fatter highs ? we were blown away by the impact of what looks so small at first glance! Plus, the Decision P features a pickup pan control. The pan control offers classic 3-way pickup switching, but with tons of in-betweens and blended tones that 3-way switching could never achieve.





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Rich tonewoods





Like every Reverend instrument, the Decision P features a korina body that produces warm, lively tones and rich harmonics. The 5-piece roasted maple neck means lightweight functionality and a stunning vintage appearance. An extended upper horn further balances the Decision P body to ensure neck-dive-free performance onstage. Tie it all together with a 6-bolt neck plate, and you’re ready to log some serious gigging hours or stroll into your next studio session with full confidence.





Premium hardware and appointments





With the Decision P’s 3-string tree, Pure Tone jack, and high-mass bridge, you'll soon realize boutique quality can be found at a fraction of the price! The high-mass bridge is an especially striking feature that adds value. The bridge accepts both string-through and top-load string setups, an option that practically doubles opportunities to tailor tone, sustain, and string feel, both now and years down the line. Take an even closer look and you’ll notice leading technician Zack Green’s handwritten serial number and initialed seal of approval that's stamped every Reverend instrument that's left their doors since 1998. Players at Sweetwater who have plugged in a Reverend instrument know the name is akin to detail, precision, and decisive dedication.





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Reverend Guitars: expertly crafted and designed with the player in mind





From humble beginnings working out of a Detroit-area garage to worldwide praise and presence on the globe’s biggest stages, Reverend Guitars has solidified its place as a reliable source of exquisite guitars and basses. The brainchild of designer and luthier Joe Naylor, Reverend instruments are found accompanying many of today's most influential players, including Billy Corgan, Reeves Gabrels, Meshell Ndegeocello, Matt West, and many others. Now based in Toledo, Ohio, Reverend’s firm commitment to quality and exceptional tone is found in every instrument, each donning custom-shop components to deliver the purest sound possible.





Reverend Guitars Decision P Bass Guitar Features:


California-style bass, supercharged with Reverend touches


Solid korina body makes for consistent tones with strong sustain and rich harmonics


P-Blade and Jazz Bomb pickups developed by Joe Naylor ? updated modern takes on classic P/J tone


Pickup pan control allows for 3-way switching with countless variations in-between


5-piece roasted maple neck is ultra-stable and requires less seasonal adjustment


Versatile high-mass bridge enhances clarity, attack, and sustain


String-through or top-load bridge offers more opportunities to tailor tone and feel


Hipshot Ultralite tuners made from aircraft-grade aluminum guard tuning stability and prevent neck dive


Reliable and strong Pure Tone jack for improved audio signal


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